HILLTOP RANCH: Custom built home set back from road on knoll for privacy. Kitchen/dining/living Great Room with Bay window, & added sun/plant room. A full basement with 2 car garage area, workshop, laundry & cedar lined closet. Basement includes a great pellet stove keeping the basement toasty warm. The 12 beautiful acres contain a large barn,shed, gazebo and brook across back woodland.Nice quiet road,walk State Forest.3.5 miles to school pool,stores,Rte 7. 20 mins. Cobleskill. Additional 23 acres available -- Excellent Condition
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Market trends in 12197, NY
Last updated September 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Seller's market
Sale-to-List Price
102.5%
+3.1% MoM
Median sale price
$210K
$10K MoM
Avg. days on market
28d
0 days MoM
Recently sold homes
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Sale history for 196 Elmore Rd
Date
Event
Price
Global MLS #201503368
May 14, 2015
Sold
$122,500
$128/sq ft
Mar 1, 2015
Listed
$122,500
$128/sq ft
UNYREIS #OD98546
May 14, 2015
Sold
$122,500
$128/sq ft
Mar 1, 2015
Listed
$122,500
$128/sq ft
HILLTOP RANCH: Custom built home set back from road on 12 country acres with panoramic distant views. The dining/living great room with bay window looks across the valley. There also is an added sun/plant room ideal for early veggie plants. The full basement has two garage doors, a workshop, laundry area and pellet stove. The beautiful 12 acres are spotted with several types of woodland around the home, the large barn, and a hidden Gazebo. Located only 3 1/2 miles to Worceater Hamlet, stores, school pool, and E-Z to I-88. State Forest one half mile for hiking, cross country ski. etc. There are an additional 23 acres, with brook, available directly across the road, for an additional price.
Global MLS #9932939
Jul 19, 2000
Sold
$70,900
$74/sq ft
Aug 31, 1999
Listed
$76,800
$80/sq ft
SKYHIGH TREE FARM - PERFECT RETIREMENT OR VACATION HOME. PANORAMIC VIEWS FROM 10 X 32 DECK, LOVELY GARDENS, PRIVATE SETTIN, 2 ACRES CHRISTMAS TREES, 8 ACRES OF SUGAR MAPLES, OAK, BEECH AND CHERRY TREES. Excellent Condition
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,389
$14,800 + $44,100
$58,900
2025
$4,389 (+2.8%)
$14,800 + $44,100
$58,900
2024
$4,269 (+3.5%)
$14,800 + $44,100
$58,900
2023
$4,126 (+2.0%)
$14,800 + $44,100
$58,900
2022
$4,044 (+4.1%)
$14,800 + $44,100
$58,900
2021
$3,886 (−0.4%)
$14,800 + $44,100
$58,900
2020
$3,903 (+1.4%)
$14,800 + $44,100
$58,900
2019
$3,848 (+0.9%)
$14,800 + $44,100
$58,900
2018
$3,815 (+5.3%)
$14,800 + $44,100
$58,900
2017
$3,622 (−2.2%)
$14,800 + $44,100
$58,900
2016
$3,704 (−1.1%)
$14,800 + $44,100
$58,900
2015
$3,746 (−0.3%)
$14,800 + $44,100
$58,900
2014
$3,758
$14,800 + $44,100
$58,900
Tax history for 196 Elmore Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,389
$14,800 + $44,100
$58,900
2025
$4,389 (+2.8%)
$14,800 + $44,100
$58,900
2024
$4,269 (+3.5%)
$14,800 + $44,100
$58,900
2023
$4,126 (+2.0%)
$14,800 + $44,100
$58,900
2022
$4,044 (+4.1%)
$14,800 + $44,100
$58,900
2021
$3,886 (−0.4%)
$14,800 + $44,100
$58,900
2020
$3,903 (+1.4%)
$14,800 + $44,100
$58,900
2019
$3,848 (+0.9%)
$14,800 + $44,100
$58,900
2018
$3,815 (+5.3%)
$14,800 + $44,100
$58,900
2017
$3,622 (−2.2%)
$14,800 + $44,100
$58,900
2016
$3,704 (−1.1%)
$14,800 + $44,100
$58,900
2015
$3,746 (−0.3%)
$14,800 + $44,100
$58,900
2014
$3,758
$14,800 + $44,100
$58,900
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
12.01 Acres
Year renovated
1990
Sq. Ft.
960
Year built
1985
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Otsego County
APN
362600A16700000020200060000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 31, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Off Street, Under Residence
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Total Integer): 1
Room 1 Information
Type: Full Bathroom
Level: First
Room 2 Information
Type: Bedroom
Level: First
Basement Information
Basement: Full
Laundry Features
Laundry Features: Common Area, In Basement
Interior Features
# of Rooms Total: 2
Appliances: Dishwasher, Oven, Range, Refrigerator
Door Features: Sliding Doors
Window Features: Bay Window(s)
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Roof: Metal
Exterior Features: Barn
Other Structures: Gazebo, Outbuilding, Barn(s)
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Living Area: 960
Construction Materials: Clapboard
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 12
Lot Size Square Feet: 522,720
Lot Features: Other, Rolling Slope, Secluded, Level, Private, Views, Wooded, Cleared, Landscaped
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,254
Tax Annual Amount: $3,254
Financial Details: General Taxes: $1,504
Financial Details: School Taxes: $1,750
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Other, Baseboard, Electric, Pellet Stove, See Remarks
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
School Information
School District: Worcester
Location Information
Directions: I-88 exit 19,left onto Rte 7, one mile rt @ Citizens Bank. 3 miles left on Elmore Rd. 1/2 mile home on rt
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 960
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 12.01 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1985
Year Renovated: 1990
County: Otsego County
APN: 362600A16700000020200060000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 31, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Worcester School
Public K-12 • Assigned • 3.4mi
5/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
5 days above 90° expected this year, 12 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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